Axel Vervoordt. Lecture "The Inspiration of Wabi"

Axel Vervoordt is a Belgian designer and antiques collector, gallery owner, author of three books and founder of Axel Vervoordt, a multi-disciplinary company that works in interior and furniture design, antiques, archeology, modern art and real estate. About a hundred designers, art historians, architects, artists and restorers work at Axel Vervoordt’s family firm. The antiques, art and interior design department is run by his son Boris.
The Japanese wabi philosophy is based on simplicity and restraint, on a rejection of everything excessive, extreme and artificial, on using natural materials and ancient objects. The lecturers will talk about what it is about the wabi philosophy that inspires them, why it’s important in today's world, what wabi principles they use in their interiors, and what's important when doing a project for a client.
The lecture took place at Strelka Institute in 2011.

[@moritakahiromi5415]

Even a Japanese like me, learned a lot about Wabi from Mr.Vervoordt. Appreciate the wonderful lecture :)

[@mikedunkle6709]

his is the extreme definition of class, inspiration and taste....what a great view of the world this man has..

[@mikewazowski4472]

I am here because of Axel, a true genius of our generation.

[@LisaSummers]

Who has an artistic , peaceful n loving soul see more deeper spiritually n creatively . You're an amazing soul who knows n feel more things before that come to alive . Keep it up n awaiting for many curiosities.

[@Constantinesis]

The warmth of imperfection. I have appreciated it for quite some time and only recently i discovered it is also named as Wabi - Sabi.!

[@superkgal3065]

im here just to hear him talk - anything he says has value - a true legend

[@sladjanasimic5486]

Very intelligent people are very simple.

[@QualquerCoisa387]

The best interior designer in the world in my conception. It represents exactly my style of well-being and living. I love the harmony he‘s built in his castle. I would ask for his service if I could. But, fortunately it is possible to reproduce this peaceful and gorgeous concept in small scales or budgets. I would love to be able to work with him. A luminous mind.

[@blokkka9inety293]

this man talked so much deep knowledge, unbelievable

[@alaskalimbu12345]

Every moment is unique, there is a lot things in life which you can never do twice .

[@polavink2184]

my favorite style. wabi-sabi style is least intrusive out there. Nothing between you and your inner self, very comfortable live an grow .This style gives so much space to go inside. MB in next life I will be dealing this type of art.

[@elletuppen4844]

Remarkable man with wonderfully deep insights and such a vast appreciation of the rhythms running through life force of art, dimension, space and spirituality combined. A pure master. Thank you for this lecture.

[@catharineselph8208]

He gets to the heart of art.

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Absolutely beautiful and enlightening. Thank you.

[@marisoltorruella7092]

Thank you! Gracias! Beautiful lecture

[@brurodriguez6209]

LOVE THIS. Thank you so much Mr. Axel.

[@hugholiveiro2081]

literally .....EMBRACING LIFE TOTALLY, AND SHEDDING LIGHT WHERE THERE IS DARKNESS. What a wonderful way to live.

[@Kittyluver_08]

Simply adore this man! ❤️

[@kingdak]

excellent lecture

[@Terracottacup]

Very interesting.

[@slipperynymph]

ugh his mind. What an inspiration.

[@mirandavester9014]

Lov this, Axel is a wealth of information and source to new inspirations. Thankq

[@rachcliffe3182]

Love Axel! Actually would love to work for him, as a painter!

[@jacquelineestevesdecooman4844]

fascinant, merci Mr Verwordt.

[@romanspataro1688]

14:43 i am deaddd. love this man

[@candidephyfer4635]

I love him!!

[@carleanne]

Wonderful.

[@AVOCADO.plus.ORANGE.Vintage]

OMG OMG YOU SPOKE TO MY SOUL!

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Life is too Short I see the truth of why the creator gave us Hope faith a future so I try to get the most of Time as well as Helping others finding this HOPE

[@hungryforsuccess8446]

Nice work indeed! Keep motivating us! Believe that hard work will pay off!Let's get it! #hungryforsuccess101 #stayhungry101

[@eyedreamcinema]

genius I need to meet him

[@priscilla9995]

an inspiration indeed!

[@elemes24]

Imagine if axel was your uncle or something. Just to hear him go off about some new aesthetic principle he's learning about each year for the holidays

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Continuing to move gather change traveling helped me see all places the same just another place people different earth 🌎 🙂 designed for all to enjoy endlessly

[@ta5676]

Замечательно. Аксел девушкам долго улыбался.

[@Doorto_theriver]

axel has such a beautiful brain

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

I'm fearful of my self the depths incredibly complex always looking feeling how could I cover up self while involving a new life needing the NECCESSARY ITS OVERWHELMING

[@njo8988]

'the fullness of emptiness'

[@VernattIvanJr]

👌🏾 #TasteLevel

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Thrifting shop YES..EVERYTHING LOVED FINDING SESRCHING TALKING TO MENY BRIEF BUT FUNDAMENTAL TO THE tasks assigned true 👍 ♥ 😄 enjoyment

[@Joe-of1ob]

Thank you Kanye

[@ritiittiii9344]

whos palka or polka please ??

[@radoslavivanov1144]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Opa%C5%82ka

[@paoladelapena8973]

4:30 living with old things today

[@paoladelapena8973]

9:59 the beauty in the unfinished, infinity is in the unfinished. leave space enough for the imperfection. theres the infinity and theres the divine.

[@paoladelapena8973]

a lot of old values go bad, they don't age well, but when something goes down, theres always something else growing, so how to give something a positive evolution.

[@paoladelapena8973]

japanese work with local materials, if its a reproduction it would otherwise lose its universal value.

[@Thomas-fu8vp]

Wabi or wabi sabi?

[@edstud1]

But the wall looks unfinished, with duct tape repairs, is it just me?

[@mch1031]

you are unfinished xD

[@sherriheebner9479]

There is no harmony with the apple glowing on the computer. Major advertising that doesn’t fit the message.

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

It's moving in timely too fast...my mind is rushed I don't belong in this pace TIME is needed to value ....

[@dplyrics7106]

he designed kim kardashians house right? my aunt's architect sometimes works with Axel my aunt was 3 times in Axel's shop MY AUNT TOLD THAT IF SHE WANTED SHE COULD MEEET HIM EASLY WHAAAAAT help me please

[@JuggBeats]

HERE FROM KANYE LOL

[@romanspataro1688]

same fam. now axel's my fav

[@shawnyoung3731]

school is in. and no loans or scholarships only rocket ships 🚀

[@catherinemalian9558]

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[@seanadams6879]

Kanye brought me here